• It fires up your metabolism. Drinking a large, glass of water after you wake up has been shown to fire up your metabolism by a whopping 24% for 90 minutes.
• You're dehydrated when you wake up. You just went 7-8 hours without drinking any water! Even if your body isn't telling you that it's thirsty, it probably is.
• Water helps your body flush out toxins. Getting fluids into your body right after your wake up will help your body flush out toxins first thing in the morning.
• Your brain tissue is 75% water. When you're not properly hydrated, your brain operates on less fuel, and you can feel drained, or experience fatigue or mood fluctuations.
• You'll eat less. One study showed that people who drink a glass of water before every meal lost 4.5 pounds over a three-month period, because it helps people feel full.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup (local) honey or agave nectar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• optional: 1 handful dark chocolate chunks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the applesauce and honey. Add the vanilla and two eggs, mix well.
3. Add the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
4. Add chocolate chunks if desired and mix well.
5. Pour batter into a lined or well greased 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are set.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting. Best served warm!
7. Store covered for 1-2 days at room temperature.